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Yeardley

American  
[yahrd-lee] / ˈjɑrd li /

noun

  1. (Sir) George, 1587?–1627, English colonial governor of Virginia 1619–21, 1626–27.


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On Monday, the jury ruled that $7.5 million in compensatory damages should be given to both Sharon Love and Yeardley Love’s sister, Lexi Love Hodges.

From Seattle Times May 2, 2022

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Jury selection began Monday in the civil trial of a man who was convicted of second-degree murder in the 2010 death of University of Virginia lacrosse player Yeardley Love.

From Washington Times Apr. 25, 2022

Lisa Simpson, The Simpsons Voiced by Yeardley Smith As foretold in the episode Bart to the Future, Lisa will one day become our “first straight female president”.

From The Guardian Oct. 31, 2020

After the State of the Union speech in February, the secretary of state posted the same clip, earning the wrath of actress Yeardley Smith, who provides the animated character's voice.

From Fox News Aug. 20, 2020

For awhile the Sandys faction was in control and the "Great Charter of Laws, Orders and Privileges" brought over by Sir George Yeardley was the expression of their views on colonial government.

From How Justice Grew: Virginia Counties, An Abstract of Their Formation by Hiden, Martha Woodroof

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